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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.38, 37,186.50 and 16,878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.38, 37,186.50 and 16,878.52 is: 23,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.38 : 37,186.50 = 16,878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.38/37,186.50 = 16,878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.38x = 37,186.50 × 16,878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.38x = 627,653,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,653,083.98/26,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,285.75

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